Ingredients
- 1 pound whole wheat or multi grain penne
- 3 garlic cloves
- 2 ounces goat cheese
- 1 ounce reduced fat cream cheese
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add the penne and cook until it is tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 12 minutes.
Mince the garlic in a food processor. Add the goat cheese, cream cheese, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, and half of the spinach leaves. Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Set the cheese and spinach mixture aside.
Meanwhile, place the remaining spinach leaves in a large bowl.
Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid. Spoon the pasta atop the spinach leaves in the bowl. Scrape the cheese and spinach mixture over the pasta mixture and toss to coat, adding enough reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Season the pasta, to taste, with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the Parmesan over and serve.
Per serving: Calories: 326; Total Fat: 5 grams; Saturated Fat: 3 grams; Protein:15 grams; Total carbohydrates: 61 grams; Sugar: 0 grams; Fiber: 8 grams; Cholesterol: 11 milligrams; Sodium: 367 milligrams
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By KBN2N
Arkansas
on May 20, 2013
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Good, and hearty with the whole wheat penne. However, I did also find it bland. Not too garlicy or cheesy, just bland. Maybe use more salt, red pepper flakes, mint, etc. Will make again with some flavor booster.
By Chef #751633
Encinitas, CA
on May 20, 2013
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Easy, quick & delicious but I did follow others posts in boosting flavor..I added a bit of basil. Next time I make this I will roast the garlic to avoid to raw flavor, but this is such an easy & delicious pasta dish. Thanks!
By Maman Liz
on May 06, 2013
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Quick, easy, delicious and nutritious! I replace the cream cheese with log chèvre.
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